Data — especially quality data — is the key to predictive analytics. The good news (also the bad news) is that we have gone from data cups, to data pools, to data lakes, to today, where we are dealing with data oceans. In short, most fleets now have access to data — lots and lots […]
As AT&T and other telecommunication companies end the life of their 3G networks, fleet managers are upgrading or searching for new telematics that comply with 4G. Searching for a new telematics provider can be a daunting and time-consuming task with so many options on the market. Fleet managers have to consider features and functionalities, cost, installation, […]
ConMet has its eyes squarely set on the reefer trailer market, forming several key partnerships and supply agreements to get its PreSet Plus eHub to mass market. ConMet eMobility last January announced a commercial partnership with Carrier Transicold. When paired with a third-generation Carrier Vector unit, the technology can deliver a zero-emission transport refrigeration solution. […]
Cash may be king, but there is currently a line of decentralized currency vying to take the place of the all mighty dollar. Bitcoin and various cryptocurrency kin like Ethereum or Dogecoin might be the most widely known digital currencies, but one of the more trendy quasi-monetary devices is the non-fungible token (NFT). Hoping to cash […]
Business fads and management strategies come and go, but technology is constantly moving on a disruptive path of innovation. During the past 20 years, transportation management software (TMS) systems have evolved from running on mainframes, micro-computers, and on-prem servers to cloud-native platforms.
The trucking industry has been carrying a significant portion of blame for supply-chain issues that continue to affect stock on American shelves, but industry experts say a truck driver shortage isn’t one of the underlying causes. Priyesh Ranjan, CEO of Vorto, which recently launched an app called 5F that aims to minimize driver downtime, among […]
Mega telecommunications company AT&T began the sunset of its 3G network Feb. 22 at which point modules and devices that request 3G voice and data-only services from the AT&T network will no longer work – a wind down that will affect more than 350,000 Class 8 vehicles. AT&T and Verizon began the rollout of 5G […]
Seven more charged in New Orleans staged-accident scheme targeting trucking companies U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans of the Eastern District of Louisiana announced this week seven more indictments in the widespread staged-accident fraud scheme targeting trucking carriers and their insurance companies. Florence Randle, 70, of Gibson, Louisiana; Stacie Wheaten, 50, of Atlanta; Joseph Brewton, 56, of Houma, […]
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is up 7.5% year-over-year, which is impacting the cost of goods across a variety of sectors. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the CPI for all goods less food and energy rose 0.6% in January, the same increase as in December. This was the seventh time in the […]
